Requirements

• Create, edit, and finalize highly engaging social-first content at scale (high-volume daily output), with a primary focus on short-form video across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and Bluesky.
• Produce platform-native content that involves scripting, shooting, and editing, and could involve ideation, posting or staging, and ensuring compelling, platform-native copy.
• Perform sound mixing on all owned edits.
• Execute color correction on all owned edits per specifications of the Creative Director of Video.
• Deliver rough cuts and final assets on deadline, incorporating feedback as assigned from project stakeholders.
• Maintain journalistic and brand standards set by Forbes Media across all content.
• Maintain quality, style and aesthetic standards as directed by the Creative Director of Video.
• Abide by all media management standards as directed by the Head of Video.
• Work closely with the video team to create platform-optimized social content adapted from, or produced in parallel with, traditional Forbes video.
• Collaborate as needed with other video team members, including but not limited to the Creative Director, Senior Producers, Producers, Directors, Editors, and the Motion Designer and Animator, to execute assigned projects.

Preferred

• Is a subject matter expert across Meta platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Threads), TikTok, X, LinkedIn and BlueSky, with a strong understanding of platform-specific algorithms, evolving features, and best practices for maximizing organic reach and driving community engagement.
• Has 2+ years of video editing experience in a digital publishing, production company, agency, or brand environment.
• Is highly skilled and lightning fast-working in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and Figma. Experience with Jitter is a plus.
• Has experience working with Opus, Wochit, CapCut, and other browser- or app-based editing tools.
• Possesses strong voiceover recording, scripting, and story-editing skills.
• Is a strategic thinker who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and understand how to prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrates strong editorial judgement with a keen understanding of news, politics, business, and pop culture
• Communicates clearly and effectively about creative and technical needs with a range of cross-functional stakeholders.
• Is able to conceive and execute against a clear creative vision while remaining flexible and collaborative
• Is open to constructive feedback and comfortable working toward consensus in a team-based environment.